Many employees in plant breeding companies need a concise overview about the background and set up of a breeding program. Breeding requires fundamental knowledge of plant genetics and supporting techniques to choose the correct strategies. HAS University and Breedwise collaborate in organizing a training course for professionals in the plant breeding industry from all over the world. It is meant for plant breeders and for researchers who collaborate with plant breeders. This one week course is a mix of theoretical sessions, practical applications and field visits.